According to the epidemic situation of the Department of Health and Welfare of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, there were 28 cases of local dengue fever reported in Taiwan August 21, 2018, including 16 cases in New Taipei City (both Xinzhuang District) and 6 cases in Taichung City. There are 2 cases in Chiayi County, 1 in Taoyuan City and 1 in Kaohsiung City.

If you go out in a popular area, you should take anti-mosquito measures, such as to wear light-colored long-sleeved clothes and pants, and apply the anti-mosquito ointment approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare to the exposed parts of the body. Local residents return from any areas where the Zika virus infected endemic should watch your health status fo

r two weeks at least. If you have any suspected symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, arthritis, conjunctivitis, etc., you should seek medical advice as soon as possible and take the initiative to inform a doctor about the travel history. Within 6 months after leaving the Zika virus epidemic area, avoid to have sexual behavior is advised. Women are advised to delay pregnancy for at least 6 months. Blood donation should be suspended for 28 days to avoid possible transfusion infection.